198 Brook Trace DrHooverAL35244



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-Producing198 Brook Trace Dr, Hoover, AL, 35244 in Hoover is a stable, well-positioned rental at $499,900. Rental yield 6.75%. DSCR 1.25 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $138,113 in value and $4,604/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $185,562.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(46) | $300 |
City averages based on Hoover market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,813 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,660 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.06x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1993
0.41 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$450 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35244, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,341 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,823 (66.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,785 (29.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 733 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $410,683 |
| Average Home Value | $449,563 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,162
Single Family
12,039
Multi-Family
4,123
Businesses
1,624



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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage


Single Family
Built in 1993
0.41 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$450 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35244, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,341 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,823 (66.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,785 (29.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 733 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $410,683 |
| Average Home Value | $449,563 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,162
Single Family
12,039
Multi-Family
4,123
Businesses
1,624
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Listed by: Kulsum Budhwani • Keller Williams Realty Hoover
Mls Name: GALMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #21414214
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